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Light
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CO₂
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pH Range
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Anubias Nana Petite Potted$9.99
Species Profile
Anubias Nana Petite Potted
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite'
Why We Love This Plant
Selected for shrimp tanks
Improves water quality
No CO₂ required
Beginner-friendly
Anubias Nana 'Petite' is the smallest cultivated variety of Anubias barteri var. nana — a slow-growing rhizome plant whose leaves stay very small compared with standard Anubias nana. It ships potted in a small mesh basket with rock wool, but the long-term home for Anubias is attached to hardscape, not in substrate.
As a foreground or hardscape attachment plant, the Petite excels in shrimp and nano tanks. It grows under low light without CO2 or fertilizer, tolerates a wide range of water parameters, and stays compact, which makes it well-suited for nano aquariums. One of the most reliable plants in the freshwater hobby, regardless of skill level.
Care Notes
Anubias grows attached to hardscape, not in substrate. The rhizome — the thick horizontal stem at the base of the leaves — must remain ABOVE the substrate; buried rhizomes rot. After removing from the pot and rinsing most of the rock wool out of the roots, attach with super glue gel or thread to driftwood or a flat stone.
Low light is fine; this plant does not need CO2 or fertilizer to survive. Excess light accelerates algae growth on the slow-growing leaves, so don't push lighting harder than the rest of your aquascape requires. Trim damaged leaves at the rhizome with sharp scissors.
Quick Care Facts
Care Level
Easy
Temperature
68–82°F
pH Range
6.0–7.5
Light Req.
Low
CO₂
Not required
Placement
Remove from pot and rinse most of the...
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Species Spotlight
Why We Love This Plant
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The Bulletproof Foreground Plant
Anubias Nana 'Petite' tolerates conditions that kill most plants: low light, no CO2, hard water, swings in parameters. If you can keep shrimp alive, you can keep this Anubias alive.
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Stays Compact
Petite is the smallest cultivar of Anubias nana, with leaves much smaller than the standard variety. Well-suited to nano aquariums and unlikely to shade out other foreground plants.
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Shrimp-Safe Hardscape Anchor
Selected for shrimp tanks and handled with invertebrate safety in mind. The thick, slow-growing leaves give shrimp a stable grazing surface that hosts heavy biofilm.
Expert Advice
Razz Aquatics Recommendation
Remove the plant from the pot and gently rinse most of the rock wool out of the rhizome before placing in your tank — removing most of the rock wool helps the roots adjust and makes placement cleaner. Glue or tie the rhizome to driftwood or a flat stone with the rhizome ABOVE the substrate. Anubias is a slow grower; expect new leaves every few weeks under low light, faster with more light. Wipe algae off mature leaves by hand if it appears.
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Common Questions
Anubias Nana Petite Potted FAQ
Is Anubias Nana Petite safe for shrimp?+
Yes — Anubias is great for shrimp tanks. We select plants for shrimp tanks and handle them with invertebrate safety in mind. The thick, slow-growing leaves host biofilm that shrimp graze on constantly.
How do I attach it?+
Remove the plant from the pot, rinse most of the rock wool out from around the rhizome, and either tie it to driftwood or stone with thin thread or apply super glue gel to the underside of the rhizome and press against your hardscape. Hold for 30 seconds. The rhizome — the thick horizontal stem — must stay ABOVE the substrate.
Why is my Anubias growing so slowly?+
All Anubias are slow growers, and the Petite variety is even slower. Expect new leaves every two to four weeks under low light — that pace is normal and healthy. Forcing growth with intense light usually just causes algae on the leaves.
How is it shipped?+
Plants are packed with damp protective material to help protect them in transit. Weather protection may be used when conditions require it. Plants typically ship Monday through Thursday so they avoid sitting over the weekend.
Is there a live arrival guarantee?+
Yes — Live Plant Arrival Guarantee on every order. Photograph the plant in its original packaging on the day of delivery, before trimming or replanting, and submit a claim through the Start a Claim page. Approved claims are resolved with store credit, refund, or replacement at Razz Aquatics' discretion.
Do I need CO2 or fertilizer?+
No. Anubias Nana 'Petite' grows under low light without CO2 or fertilizer. Growth speeds up with better lighting and dosing, but the plant thrives in low-tech setups without any supplementation.
Why can't I plant it in substrate?+
Anubias is an epiphyte. Its rhizome (the thick horizontal stem) needs to stay above the substrate; burying it causes the rhizome to rot. Roots can extend into substrate or wrap around hardscape, but the rhizome itself must be exposed.
How big does it get?+
Anubias Nana 'Petite' is the smallest cultivated variety of Anubias barteri var. nana. Leaves stay very small compared with standard Anubias nana, and the plant stays compact — well-suited for nano aquariums.
What is the free shipping threshold?+
Plants and dry goods ship free at $75+. Adding livestock to your order unlocks free 2-Day Shipping at $120+ or free Overnight at $200+.
